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Every year, I complete what I call my 99 County Tour, where I hold town halls and meet with Iowans in every single one of our 99 counties. Throughout the year, every year,...
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February 07, 2020
Stars and Stripes: Senators request Pentagon briefing after report shows rise in sexual assaults at military academies
A bipartisan group of senators has requested a briefing from the Pentagon following the release of an annual report that showed an increase in sexual assaults at the military... -
January 31, 2020
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January 28, 2020
Joni Ernst: New WOTUS rule is welcome news for Iowa farmers
In May 2015, former President Barack Obama ignored the legitimate concerns of Iowa’s farmers, manufacturers and small businesses and announced an egregious rule expanding the... -
January 21, 2020
Joni Ernst: Getting Right Back to Work for Iowa: Passing USMCA and Securing a Trade Deal with China
As we start off the New Year, I’m wasting no time in getting straight back to work and delivering big wins for Iowa. After only a couple of weeks, I’m excited to have two key... -
January 13, 2020
Ripon Advance: Ernst’s bipartisan bill addresses sexual misconduct in the U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) recently unveiled a bipartisan bill that would provide for a 20-member advisory committee tasked with preventing sexual misconduct in the U.S. Coast... -
December 23, 2019
Joni Ernst: 2019 was a great year, hearing from and delivering for Iowans across our state.
As we wrap-up 2019, I wanted to take a moment to look back on some of the highlights of the past year. First and foremost, I completed my fifth 99 County Tour, my annual tradition... -
The U.S. military is not providing adequate body armor and other protective gear to all of its female service members, increasing their risk of injury and compromising their...
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Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is moving forward with her own bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) after bipartisan talks broke down this month. Ernst is expected to...
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November 13, 2019
Sen. Joni Ernst continues to work on behalf of veterans
Having worn our great nation’s colors in combat, commanded men and women overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and served as the battalion commander of the largest... -
November 06, 2019
Military Times: VA sexual assault cases raise concerns among a pair of GOP lawmakers
A pair of Republican senators are questioning whether Veterans Affairs officials are doing enough to prevent and punish sexual assault at department locations in light of several... -
October 29, 2019
The Washington Times: Feds spent $250,000 on ridiculous mascots
The federal government loves its costumes — and not just at Halloween. There’s Sunny Saguaro, a National Park Service cactus costume character who travels to parades and festivals.... -
October 28, 2019
Ernst: House Democrats need to do their job, pass USMCA
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was ratified in 1994. That was three years before Wi-Fi became available to the public, five years before USB drives were invented,... -
October 21, 2019
Ripon Advance: Ernst’s bipartisan, bicameral bill to limit presidential perks moves forward
The U.S. House of Representatives on Oct. 16 passed its version of the bipartisan, bicameral Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2019, which would end the taxpayer-funded... -
October 09, 2019
The Grundy Register: Ernst visits Grundy Center Main Street
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst visited Grundy Center’s Main Street Saturday, stopping at The Natural Grind for coffee and a cinnamon roll, chatting with business owner Katie Lewis at 319... -
October 03, 2019
Siouxland News: Lessons of Leadership: Sen. Joni Ernst takes part in Q&A with Briar Cliff students
Thursday morning at Briar Cliff University, Senator Joni Ernst served as the keynote speaker of a workshop called "Lessons of Leadership". This is the 3rd Annual Lessons of... -
October 03, 2019
Joni Ernst: Actions to take now on health care
As I’ve crisscrossed the state on my annual 99-county tour, I’ve met and had conversations with countless Iowans. And, whether I’m at my town halls, a small business tour, or... -
September 30, 2019
Ernst Week in Review
Warning Washington Bureaucrats about Their End-of-Year Spending Habits During the biggest federal spending week of the Fiscal Year, Senator Joni Ernst, who Iowans sent to... -
September 29, 2019
Ernst: Work across aisle to improve child care access
During the past five years, Iowa has lost more than 40% of its regulated child care providers, and our rural communities are bearing the brunt of it. In fact, a quarter of Iowans... -
September 25, 2019
Sioux City Journal: OUR OPINION: Eliminate incentives for end-of-year federal spending
In terms of spending by federal agencies, this month is known as "Christmas in September." "This is a period where the agencies are spending down their budgets this year, so...